True to the hype and teasers, Taiwanese electronics maker ASUS has launched the Chromebook CX1 dual-use laptop with military-grade durability in India. The device will sell at an introductory price of Rs. 18,990 ($250). The Chromebook CX1 comes with an 11.6-inch anti-glare HD display, a spill-resistant keyboard with a 1.5mm key travel and it can turn 180 degrees, thanks to its solid hinge.

The Chromebook CX1 is well-kitted as a rugged travel companion that enables you to keep working even on the go using a compact, dual-function device that can both operate as a tablet and a laptop. It has structural reinforcements that have further enhanced the chassis strength and it meets the MIL-STD 810H testing standard. It has also undergone some intense and stringent testing regimen that includes shock and drop tests, panel pressure, and a few other tests meant to ensure maximal toughness of the device in everyday use.

The Chromebook CX1 has a Quad-Core Intel Celeron N4020 processor which is higher than the N3350 processor in the low-end models of the series. A monster 13 hours of activity is assured on a full charge of the battery and the Chromebook CX1 will have 4GB of RAM 64GB of storage. It will run on Chrome OS and has both Wi-Fi 5 and Bluetooth 5.1 supports. Several input/output ports are also available including USB-A, USB 3.2, and a combined headphone/ microphone jack.

The ASUS Chromebook CX1 is originally priced at Rs 19,999 ($264) but the one-week promo on Flipkart means you can get the device at Rs. 18,990 ($250). There are other incentive packages available for the ASUS Chromebook CX1.

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Asus has just quietly released three new entry level laptops that are a part of a new Chromebook series. These laptops include the Chromebook CX1 (CX1101), Chromebook CR1 (CR1100), and the Chromebook Flip CR1 (CR1100) convertible.

Each of the three new Chromebooks feature an 11.6 inch display and are positioned at the budget segment (Via Liliputing). Talking the CX1 first, the notebook is listed under the company’s series of “At home” products and features an Intel Gemini Lake processor and even arrives with a military grade durability rated design as well. On the other hand, the two Chrombook CR1 series laptops are targeted towards students and have the newer Intel Jasper lake processors.

All three models feature an 11.6 inch display along with a resolution of 1366x768px. Although, only the CX1 and CR1 feature anti glare. Meanwhile, the Flip CR1 offers a glossy touch screen and a 360 degree hinge that even supports a stylus. The maximum brightness on all three models differ, with the CX1 offering 200 nits, 220 nits on the base CR1, and the Flip variant offering the highest 250 nits. Under the hood, the CX1 is powered by either a dual core Celeron N4020 or a quad core Celeron N4120.

The two CR1 models feature the dual core Celeron N4500 or the Pentium Silver N6000 quad core processor. For memory, the CX1 is available in either 4GB or 8GB of LPDDR4 RAM that is not upgradeable, while the CR1 models feature 4GB or 8GB of LPDDR4X RAM that is also not upgradeable. The three new laptops all offer up to 64GB of internal storage as well. Interestingly, the Flip CR1 offers an 8 megapixel world facing camera as well as a 720p webcam, while the other two laptops only offer the webcam.

You get the usual selection of USB 3.2 Type C and Type A ports along with a headphone jack and microSD card reader on all three laptops, but for connectivity, only the CR1 series offers WiFi 6, Bluetooth 5.2, and an optional 4G LTE support. The CX1 offers the older WiFi 5 standard and up to Bluetooth 5.1. Unfortunately, the pricing of these laptops are currently unknown and it is unclear when exactly these models will be available for purchase.

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